Fort Smith, AR · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 5,506-student campus.

2.54
Incidents / 1k students
#2,155
Rank of 3,050
#36
AR rank
5,506
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith reports 2.54 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,155 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 70% of ranked campuses its size.

2.54
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,155
of 3,050 ranked nationally
70%
report fewer incidents than this campus
11
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-6 reported incidents

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith decreased from 17 to 11 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a Public institution located in Fort Smith, AR, enrolling approximately 5,506 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 31 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AR, it ranks #36 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,506 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is "Burglary" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AR averaging 3.38 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith reports 25% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

2.54 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2155

See peer comparison

State Rank (AR)

#36

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

11

across 11 crime categories

Where University of Arkansas-Fort Smith sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

3 safer than 30% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith percentile rank 29.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2155 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith reports 25% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$7,334
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,182
Avg Net Price
$10,574
Median Debt
$18,250
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
How does this cost rank in AR? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
80%
SAT Average
1050
ACT Range
18–23

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
37%
Retention Rate
70%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$35,925
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,102
Loan Repayment (3yr)
68%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 267% (3 → 11 incidents)

05101520 202120222023 3 11 ▲ +266.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 011
Arson 000
Burglary 590
Fondling 330
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 100
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 242
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 4 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 4 14
Liquor 2023 3 22
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 3
Liquor 2022 0 29
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 5
Liquor 2021 0 37
Weapons 2021 0 0

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

AR

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

2.54 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,155
Enrollment
5,506
Data year
2023

UT

Snow College

3.45 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,367
Enrollment
5,506
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Snow College
Ephraim, UT · 5,506 enrolled
Safety Score 3.45
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · 5,504 enrolled
Safety Score 2.54
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA · 5,503 enrolled
Safety Score 7.63
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY · 5,514 enrolled
Safety Score 3.26
Strayer University-Georgia
Chamblee, GA · 5,497 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Arkansas-Fort Smith nationally (rank #2155), regardless of size or state.

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
National Rank #2154
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2156
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
National Rank #2153
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
National Rank #2157
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
National Rank #2152

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith safe?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has a safety score of 2.54 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,155 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AR.
Does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's Safety Profile

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in Fort Smith, AR enrolls 5,506 students and has a safety score of 2.54 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2155 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 17 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's 2.54 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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